Date Posted:

March 14, 2025

Salary:

The annual salary range for this position is up to $210,000 DOQ. The Authority offers an attractive benefit package including a 401(a) defined contribution retirement plan, a generous contribution to health insurance, post-employment healthcare plan, and paid leave.  This is not a CalPERS agency.

Description:

Are you an experienced California public agency manager who is fair, impartial, candid, fiscally astute, and fiscally responsible? Are you innovative and forward thinking with strong problem-solving skills? If so, you should consider applying to be the Authority’s new Executive Director.

The San Luis Obispo Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) is located in beautiful San Luis Obispo County. The IWMA is a JPA with the mission of providing coordinated efforts to comply with state waste and recycling policy on behalf of its nine member agencies through practical, cost-effective programs, education, and technical support.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced California public sector manager with knowledge of California solid waste laws, rules, ordinances and the legislative process controlling solid waste management. To qualify, you should possess significant coursework in, or graduation from, an accredited college or university with a focus in business admin, public admin, marketing, environmental studies, or a related field and five years of professional experience with recycling or solid waste management, including at least four years of experience with administrative and supervisory responsibilities for marketing and/or public information, program planning and administration, and staff supervision.

How To Apply:

Please submit your compelling cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website: Peckham & McKenney www.peckhamandmckenney.com Resumes acknowledged within two business days. Call Roberta Greathouse toll-free (866) 912-1919 or by cell (831) 998-3194 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.

The filing deadline is April 11, 2025.